Richard Bacon ‘Fighting For Life’ After Being Put In Coma

Richard Bacon ‘Fighting For Life’ After Being Put In Coma

Television presenter Richard Bacon is ‘fighting for his life’ after being put in a coma.

The former Blue Peter presenter has been placed in a medically induced coma after he was diagnosed with pneumonia across both lungs.

Bacon was treated for the illness, but his body didn’t respond to the doctors’ efforts and his condition became worse. In a critical condition, doctors were forced to take emergency action.

The broadcaster, who now lives in LA, was on his way to Britain when he fell ill.

On July 5, he tweeted:

Thank God I got ill in Britain (actually on the way to Britain, was taken off the plane in a wheelchair). F**k all the ideology driven politicians who’ve messed up America’s healthcare system. Viva the NHS. Happy 70th. [sic].

Thank God I got ill in Britain (actually on the way to Britain, was taken off the plane in a wheelchair). Fuck all the ideology driven politicians who’ve messed up America’s healthcare system. Viva the NHS. Happy 70th. pic.twitter.com/ABEhSZXiRK

According to The Sun, a source close to the 42-year-old said the doctors had no choice but to take this action.

They explained:

This is an extremely worrying time for everyone who loves him.

Doctors started treating him for pneumonia but it soon became apparent that it wasn’t working and his condition took a dramatic turn for the worse.

They had no choice but to put him into a medically induced coma to save his life because things spiralled so fast, but that was a week ago and they are no closer to finding out what is wrong with him or how to help him.

It’s touch and go, and extremely upsetting for everyone who loves him. They are beside themselves with worry.

Bacon appeared to still be in good spirits when he was first admitted to hospital. He joked about being in hospital because he didn’t want to miss the ‘party’, referring to the NHS’s 70th birthday.

He tweeted:

I’m A&E (in Lewisham) on the NHS’s 70th birthday. I don’t like to miss a party.